How far is Manhattan, NY from Lindley, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Lindley, NY is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Lindley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Lindley.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on West 86th Street
899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on 9th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 41st Street
1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street
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Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
94.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1888 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Montgomery Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on Hastings Street
3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street
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Continue on Market Street
2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Take the exit left
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 49: Elkland, Lawrenceville
2491 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Route 49
552 ft · 9 sec · Route 49
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Continue on Cowanesque Street
2972 ft · 1 min · Cowanesque Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
743 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Route 115
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Route 115
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Turn left onto Morgan Creek Road
40 m · 6 sec · Morgan Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Lindley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
94.8 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Lindley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Lindley?
The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Manhattan and 129.2 miles from Lindley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.52 one way or $73.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Lindley.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Lindley. Straight-line distance: 185.58 mi (298.66 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lindley
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 42.0284100, -77.1396900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindley (-77.13969, 42.02841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.28 | $88.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.76 | $85.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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